showcase london issue 158

May 2009

Welcome to the latest issue of Showcase London, brought to you by Production Paradise. We present the leading visual media professionals currently at work in the Capital, with more info available in our dedicated film and photo directories.

The Sharon Brandman Agency:
London photo agents

Photographers from the Sharon Brandman Agency are enjoying a
very hectic year.

Paul Bussell and Ian Boddy have been shooting frequently for
health care brands.

Ian Boddy also shot back-to-school fashion, Mamas and
Papas and Calpol, while Marie Louise
Avery continues to shoot for Philly and has worked
for a range of drinks clients and new food start-up companies.

Anyone with lingering doubts about the multi-cultural society in
which we live may be convinced by Ray Massey's portfolio.

Recent work includes commissions by clients based in London, New
York, Moscow, Istanbul, Dublin, Hamburg, Warsaw and Dubai.

His London studio offers comprehensive production services
second to none.

Ray brings all the facets of a production together, from set
building, model making, and background painters to hair, make-up
and stylists, with high end digital retouching under one roof in a
deconsecrated church in London's Camden Town, NW1.

Jean recently shot new campaigns for Findus in
Italy and Vahine in France, as well as three newly
published books: 'Brasseries: The memory of Paris', a Japanese
cookbook with Kimi Barber, and 'Red Velvet', a cake book with
vegetables! He also recently expanded his talents into producing TV
documentaries.

Jean has worked with numerous chefs from around the world and
has been recognised with various awards for his cookery book
photography. London establishments 'Club Gascon' and 'The Square'
form his current book projects.

Jean shoots from his London studio or on location in the UK and
abroad.

Visit his website and previous Spotlight
features for more information.

Lorentz Gullachsen recently shot healthcare projects in Ronda,
near Seville. In the UK, he has been shooting lifestyle commissions
and personal projects.

"The harsh winter has produced a great spring and the green
shoots of recovery seem to be showing. Positive photography is the
way forward; there is too much 'gloom & doom', so let's bring
sunshine into the campaigns. There's a great summer ahead!"

Currently based in London, New Zealand-born photographer Gavin
O'Neill is fast becoming one of the most recognised names in beauty
photography around the world, as he brings his natural eye for
detail to fresh and vibrant beauty images.

His recent work includes a beauty feature for Australian
Vogue's 50th anniversary issue, two beauty editorials for
Marie Claire South Africa, an Asian Ponds campaign
shot in Shanghai, a European advertising campaign for
Gillette, and worldwide Philips packaging and
advertising images.

From his London base, Mike Ellis shoots people on location
throughout the world or just around the corner.

Whether shooting portraits or photographing lifestyle with a
reportage feel, he strives to capture a natural essence from his
subjects.

Two of his most recent projects have included a trip to Croatia
for the European Bank and a 'Healthy Lifestyle'
campaign for The British Heart Foundation, shot
entirely on location a few miles from his west London studio. The
resulting set of brochures is to be printed in five different Asian
language versions using five sets of models.

Multi-award-winning photographer, Philip Lee Harvey, has
travelled the globe in search of his subjects, from the dark drama
of a Haitian voodoo ceremony to the stark brightness of the
Bolivian salt flats.

For Philip, photography acts as a physical and emotional
adventure. His work is always an explorative journey for the
perfect moment. His images focus on the character of people and
places and are acclaimed for their distinctive use of light and
composition.

Taylor James:
London cgi 3d rendering

Taylor James is a new breed of creative production studio,
creating visual content for print, interactive and broadcast media.
Known for producing photo-realistic work to the highest standards,
the company has been delivering award-winning imagery for iconic
worldwide brands for a decade.

With expertise in CGI, photography and post production all under
one roof, Taylor James can run complete productions as well as
tailor services to meet clients' specific needs. With a wealth of
tools at its disposal, plus internal creative leads and robust
processes, the company can deliver the most effective project
solutions across all media.

Whatever the concept, Taylor James can deliver the creative and
technical solutions to turn ideas into a working reality.

2009 has seen Senso grow from strength to strength. Offering
exciting and alternative creative content and branding solutions,
Senso is beginning to prove that creativity really can be a
priority.

Since the 'Carbon Friendly Christmas Card' for DDB (featured),
Senso has had a string of successes, including 'The Beatbox Choir'
being awarded Best Documentary at the OS International Film
Festival, and being included in the official selection at the D
Reel International Film Festival, Australia.

The company is also celebrating the launch of its Berlin office
with 'Jump from a Platform' (featured), handpicked to be screened
at the BBC Big Screen '09.

Founded in 1994 by Tiffany Parrish, Amazing Space is the leading
location provider to the film, television, photographic and event
industries.

The company's locations have recently featured in photo shoots for Orange, Adidas, Virgin, Marks & Spencer, Sony, H&M, Aston Martin and Vogue, as well as in feature films Batman Begins: The Dark Knight, How to Lose Friends and Alienate People, The Da Vinci Code, Hot Fuzz and Incendiary.

Holborn Studios:
London rental studios photo & film

Holborn Studios is one of the oldest and most renowned hire
studios in London. Celebrating its 30th birthday this year, the
studios were famously described by the late Helmut Newton as "The
Abbey Road of photography".

Consisting of 18 individual studio spaces and with a wealth of
expertise and facilities, Holborn represents the crème de la crème
of studio hire. While undeniably at the upper-end of the spectrum,
the complex has some truly unique facilities including spaces that
are large enough to drive into, making it a popular location for
car shoots, set builds and animal shoots.

There is also a wonderful on site catering facility, The
Commissary, and a magnificent Green Room in which to keep clients
entertained.

Nadira V Persaud is an international make-up artist with an
impressive 15 years of beauty expertise. She has generated a high
level of make-up and hair work with beauty and fashion editorials,
TV, celebrity and advertising clients.

Recent clients include Wonderbra,
Adidas, Marie Claire and
Grazia.

Nadira's unique style has gained her recognition in
hard-to-reach areas of the industry, such as freelance beauty
product development and consultancy, beauty writing, and as a
make-up trainer in London and Dubai.

Commissioned to create this haute couture collection, the
garments are as complex in cut as they are through embellishment.
The garments are covered in handmade roses, sequins and embroidery
to translate the individual style, character and history of the
Guoman Hotels: The Charing Cross, The Cumberland, The Tower and The
Royal Horseguards.

Set in London's bustling shopping and theatre district, the Courthouse Hotel offers a luxurious haven for those wishing to enjoy the best the city has to offer. A stone's throw away from the shopping paradise of Regent Street, Bond Street and Oxford Street, the hotel is an old Grade II listed magistrates court, retaining many of the original features including prison cells in the bar and the former courtroom number one, now used as the 'Silk' restaurant serving Asian fusion food.

The hotel is equipped with an indoor swimming pool. Sanook Spa offers a state of the art gymnasium and three treatment rooms.

The guest rooms and suites are designed for style and comfort to give an air of refined sophistication. All rooms are equipped with wireless internet access, premium TV channels, adjustable climate control, two line direct dial telephones, laptop safes, bathrobe and slippers.

The intimate space the hotel offers, despite being in the heart of London, is ideal for film units and production teams. Post production houses and media related companies are within walking distance, making it that much easier for interviews and work. The hotel's private cinema 'Release' is the finished touch to see those rushes! Rates from £155 + VAT.

In the heart of London, perfectly positioned for Kensington,
Knightsbridge and Chelsea, as well as the Capital's best museums,
the sixty-four bedroom Bentley Hotel offers opulent interiors,
discreet and personal service and a tranquil and intimate setting
behind its traditional white stucco façade.

The rooms are exceptionally large (starting from approx. 45 m²)
with high ceilings, oversized beds and walk-in closets. Bathrooms
have similarly generous proportions, with stand alone showers and
Jacuzzi baths. The room setting makes it ideal for long staying
guests.

Guests can unwind and rejuvenate in the Kalon Spa, which boasts
the only authentic Turkish Hamam in a hotel in London, or work up a
sweat in the state-of-the-art gymnasium.

With vast experience accommodating for the entertainment world,
Head of State visits and high profile guests, The Bentley is the
perfect venue to cater for any requirement. Rates from £175 + VAT.

The 20 anniversary titles have been carefully selected from the
full range of subjects in the T&H publishing catalogue.
Groundbreaking works of art history, such as Robert Hughes' 'The
Shock of the New' and David Hockney's 'Secret Knowledge', sit
alongside innovative publications at the cutting-edge of design and
architecture, including 'Factory Records', featured in this
Showcase. The set also includes titles on history,
archaeology, fashion and gardens, such as Derek Jarmans'
'Garden'.

'Factory Records: The Complete Graphic Album', by Matthew
Robertson, is published by Thames & Hudson and priced at
£18.95.